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Piles, Fissure and Fistula Treatment in Bhopal
Bleeding or pain during stool is common but should not be self-diagnosed for long. Piles, fissure, fistula and other conditions can feel similar and need proper examination.
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Bring your symptoms and reports for a proper surgical opinion.
The safest next step for surgical symptoms is a proper diagnosis. Dr. Rajesh Kanungo reviews your examination findings, reports and medical history before advising treatment.
Call +91 9826038183Are piles, fissure and fistula the same?
No. They can cause overlapping symptoms but are different conditions. Treatment changes significantly after the correct diagnosis.
Should bleeding during stool be ignored if it stops?
No. Recurrent bleeding should be medically reviewed, especially if it is new, heavy or associated with weakness, weight loss or change in bowel habits.
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Anal Fistula Surgery Recovery: What Patients Can Expect
Recovery after anal fistula surgery varies with the procedure, tract complexity, wound size, infection and general health. Mild pain, drainage and fatigue may occur early, but the operating surgeon’s instructions take priority. Fever, worsening pain, spreading redness, heavy bleeding, inability to pass urine or a very unwell patient needs prompt medical review.
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MRI Scan for Anal Fistula: When Is It Needed?
An MRI scan is not required for every anal fistula concern. A surgeon may advise pelvic MRI when the tract may be complex, recurrent, branching, linked with an abscess or difficult to define on examination. The scan helps map anatomy for planning; it does not replace clinical assessment.
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Anal Fissure vs Fistula: How Patients Can Tell the Difference
Anal fissure and anal fistula can both cause pain around stool, but the usual patterns are different. Fissure often causes sharp cutting pain during bowel movement, while fistula often causes recurrent pus discharge, dampness, swelling or a boil-like opening near the anus.